Chronister will serve until the next election in November 2018. The winner of the 2018 election will then serve the remaining two years of Sheriff Gee's term. Chronister has said he intends to run in next year's election.

Sheriff Gee was first elected in 2004. He faced little to no competition, winning re-elections in 2008, 2012, and 2016. Last May, just six months after winning his most recent election, Gee announced he would retire in September to devote his full attention and support to his family.